Chapter 437 – The Proper Use of Plant Magic (2)

About two hours after Hunter Kim Seong-cheol entered the tomb of the old tree.

Do Ye-hee was still sitting in the lobby of the adventurer’s guild, watching only for the warp gate Kim Seong-chul to enter to operate again.

‘It’s time to come out soon…’

Two hours after receiving a request and entering the grave of an old tree.

Originally, it was time that should have been left after leaving the dungeon.

Above all, if you think about the fundamental question, the fact that Kim Seong-cheol, who has the same skills as an A-class hunter, entered the C-class dungeon, the Tomb of the Old Tree, was strange in many ways.

While waiting for the hunter to come out of the dungeon, Do Ye-hee continued to speculate.

‘If it was because he was in bad shape, he would have chosen a B-class dungeon. He didn’t even have the greatsword or shield he was carrying the other day.’

In fact, the greatsword had been entrusted to Suareum for maintenance a while ago, and the shield was stored in a subspace pocket so that it could be used at any time.

Do Ye-hee, who had no way of knowing that, just vaguely assumed that he was unarmed.

Watching him enter the dungeon unarmed, he cautiously left several possibilities open, wondering if he had other awakening abilities.

‘I thought it was a multi-awakener when I saw that it handled both a sword and a shield at the same time, but was it just a series of awakeners that strengthened basic physical abilities? Or, perhaps, other awakening abilities besides the sword and shield…’

In the middle of guessing about a hunter named Kim Seong-cheol, continuing to think about this and that in his head alone.

The stepping stone of the warp gate where Kim Seong-cheol entered shone, and soon the same hunter who had entered the dungeon appeared in front of her.

Seeing traces of a fierce battle that could not be found on Kim Seong-cheol’s clothes, he made the same guess that the battle itself had not been fought for a moment. Withdrew

It was because Seongcheol Kim, who opened his mouth in front of the window, had a hard and thick wood protruding from the monster material pocket that anyone could see.

“I will complete the quest to collect 10 Tris Cores, 1 Woodrello Core, and Woodrello Pillar Stem Material.”

I don’t know how, but he must have a way to keep his weapon out of sight and carry it around. Or that there is a way to kill monsters without weapons.

I thought to myself that it would have been better to go inside the dungeon and check it out, but it was the past that had already passed.

It was Do Ye-hee who quickly forgot about the judgment at that time without regret.

‘If I had followed him into the dungeon, I might have been tracked back.’

If that happens, his plan to collect information on Kim Seong-cheol and evaluate him will also be disrupted.

Fortunately, seeing Kim Seong-chul, who has not yet moved his attention to himself, he is probably unaware of his own existence.

That alone wasn’t too bad.

At least, the information that could be obtained outside the dungeon would be much more valuable than the information that could be obtained inside the dungeon.

“Good job.”

“Thank you for your hard work, Hunter Kim Seongcheol!”

Do Ye-hee also moved quietly following the hunter who was leaving the dungeon.

While not forgetting to silence the sound of one’s own footsteps with earth magic.

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When I came out of the combination dungeon after using plant magic, it was almost evening.

In the first place, it was a fairly late time zone from the time I came out to work with the combination today, and the end of January was still a short winter time zone.

It was only in the early evening that the streets began to turn dark little by little.

If I go to work from now on, I will have enough time to work part-time as a healer in the company’s treatment room.

Since it is a treatment room that is open without prior notice in the morning, it didn’t seem like there would be that many people visiting.

After quickly finishing various concerns, I came to my own conclusion to go home today.

Anyway, I was planning to use today to learn how to handle plant magic from the beginning.

If you’ve achieved that goal in moderation, you can rest a little leisurely for the rest of the time.

Saving a suitable amount of stamina for tomorrow is also an important part of physical condition management for a hunter.

“I’ll have to fill it up with what I have at home for dinner.”

I didn’t leak to the supermarket or any other place, so I went straight home without any hesitation.

Even as I opened the front door and entered the house, I was thinking that today would be no different from any other ordinary day.

… Until a sudden, unexpected voice called me from behind.

“… You don’t sound like you live in a nicer house than you thought.”

“… ?!”

Suddenly, a cool voice that seemed to brush the nape of my neck made my body tense.

After taking off my shoes at the entrance and entering the house, I hurriedly turned around to confirm the identity of the voice.

“Who, who… !!”

“I thought you were living in a house a little bigger than this because you said you were a commoner hunter who seduced Si-hee, but it’s a much more modest place than I thought.”

“… !!!”

As if it were natural, a red-haired woman opened the front door of my house and followed me.

As soon as I saw her familiar hairstyle and eyes, I was able to grasp at once who the identity of the voice was.

A strong face and clothes that you will never be able to forget once you have met them.

And there’s no way I’ll forget that voice, the most unkind among the hunters I’ve met so far.

“Do Ye-hee…”

“You said you didn’t know last time, but you remembered this time? It’s an honor.”

She is a woman who left such a strong impression, but even if she doesn’t want to remember her, she is bound to be imprinted in her memory.

Even though it was more than a month ago, Do Ye-hee’s impression was still quite vivid in my head.

The scene when Sihee and Eunbyeol were buried in the mud using mud golems made with earth magic.

The way she stared at her half-brother as if she was pitiful, and Si-hee, who burned her hateful feelings towards her.

And even the stupid face that begged me to surrender right after losing the duel.

At that time, the appearance she showed was so unsightly that I wondered if she was sold out and never appeared again.

Apparently, Do Ye-hee wanted to resolve the resentment left by me.

“…”

As she prepared to take out her shield and spear from her pocket at any time, she was wary of the red-haired woman in front of her.

Do Ye-hee pretended to be indifferent to my reaction and muttered, covering her mouth with the fan she was holding.

“You don’t have to be so vigilant. Today I just came to ‘talk’ with you.”

“… Speaking of brazenly breaking into someone else’s house, what kind of conversation is that?”

“Didn’t you open the front door and front door yourself? I just came in following your steps.”

“If I had known that a bitch like you was following me, I wouldn’t have opened it.”

“Please don’t use too vulgar words. I might change my mind after trying to solve it through conversation.”

I don’t really have any desire to talk to you.

However, the situation was bad in many ways to drive this woman out by force.

First of all, since the place was inside my house, it was impossible to start a fierce battle.

Even if I kick her out like this, that woman who found out where I live will surely come back next time.

Next time, it will not appear alone like this, but with the capital of the Dokyung Group.

… It was very slight in that he showed up alone, but I could feel his true heart that he wanted to have a conversation.

Of course, it didn’t seem like it would end with just a conversation, and I also had an ominous feeling that there might be some other purpose attached to it.

“If the purpose was to talk to me anyway, there wouldn’t have been a need to follow me like this.”

“It’s a one-dimensional mindset. It is clear that you have already made a bad impression on me because of the previous incident. If I had spoken to you on the street, would you have responded to the conversation?”

“…”

“So I have no choice but to catch your weakness and say this. You won’t be able to easily refuse to talk to me as long as I know where you live.”

… From the moment he followed me, did he intend to catch my weakness?

It was fortunate that I went home right away without stopping at work or anywhere else. At least I haven’t been able to figure out my other personal information.

The fact that I still haven’t taken off the mask of unknown identity… It was fortunate in many ways.

“Seongcheol Kim? Or should I call him Seongcheol Kim Hunter?”

“… Do what you like.”

“I didn’t come here with a specific grudge against Mr. Kim Seong-cheol. I firmly admit that I lost the duel that day. Of course, I don’t think your behavior after that was very feminine, but I’ll leave it to you in particular on that part.”

“Thank you very much for your kind treatment.”

“Be more grateful. Since I am showing this much interest in you, a commoner hunter, Kim Seong-cheol should show that much sincerity.”

… Seriously, I want to break my head.

Seeing that horse-boned bird talking brazenly, breaking into someone else’s house without permission, I immediately felt the urge to jump out of my body before my words.

It’s not for nothing that Si-hee holds so much hatred for her half-sister.

Even though it was only the second meeting, seeing that the heat was spreading to this extent, I could fully understand the feelings of Doshi-hee, who had grown up in the same house as this woman all her life.

“It won’t be a bad suggestion for you either. Seongcheol Kim.”

“… It’s a bad proposition that you’ve already brazenly entered my house.”

“Even though your family doesn’t seem like much, I will recognize your ability and worth.”

“It doesn’t change just because someone like you recognizes it, and I don’t even need your recognition in the first place…”

“I will tell you directly. Please come into my party, Seongchul Kim.”

I almost doubted my ears at the words that came out of Do Ye-hee’s mouth, who had been talking brazenly with an arrogant expression the whole time.

Do Ye-hee’s words that jumped out again confirmed that I hadn’t heard it wrong.

“Instead of approaching a stupid and weak kid like Si-hee, please come into my party, Mr. Kim Seong-cheol.”

“…”

“I don’t know what offer the kid made to you and you’re holding on, but if you come into my party, she’ll give you double that.”

“… Double?”

“Yes. Twice. Whether it be money, goods, or whatever.”

Well.

Can you really give